The WWPSA Travel program is pleased to launch its Travel Development Academy for U7, U8 and U9 players. The Boys Academy will be headed by Stoyan Pumpalov while Nick Harrison will be responsible for the Girls Academy. Click here to register or to learn more about the Travel Development Academy.
About the Program Directors:
Stoyan Pumpalov is an accomplished soccer professional with tremendous playing, teaching and coaching experience. Stoyan played professionally both in his native country, Bulgaria, and in Malta, participating in more than 450 professional games during his 20 year career. Stoyan was a member of Bulgaria’s U16, U18 and U21 National Teams. Stoyan holds UEFA “A” coaching license. In 2000, Stoyan moved to the United States and since has been involved with Youth Soccer in the New Jersey area. For seven years Stoyan was the Director of Training for Princeton Soccer Association. When coaching Stoyan aims to teach his players how to reach a more advanced level in the game of soccer. Specific areas of focus are techniques, tactics, strategy and psychology. His teaching methods and coaching abilities have been demonstrated by the success of his teams. In 2007 Stoyan’s U16 Boys team won the NJ State Cup and reached Regional 1 Semi-finals.
Nick Harrison:
- Staff coach Hawaii Pacific University Mens Program
- Coach Liverpool University Mens Program
- Coach Scunthorpe United YTS (U19) Pro Mens Team
- California North ODP Coaching Staff (Boys)
- NJ ODP Evaluator
- Trained and coached multiple youth soccer teams including WWP Riptide, WWP Sting, Reno Arsenal Girls,
- MNJSA Select, MOSA Select, WHSA Cougars
- Supervised and instructed at multiple soccer camps and specialized training courses
- NSCAA Coach Instructor
- Former Regional Director UK Soccer Camps
- Former Director of Sales United Soccer Academy
- Former Lecturer Bsc. Sports Science North Lindsey College
Please contact travel@wwpsa.org with questions.
